CHICAGO, Ill. – Butler wide receiver Pace Temple was named the STATS FCS National Offensive Player of the Week, Monday, after leading all FCS wideouts with 14 receptions in Week 1 action.

As usual, the All-Pioneer Football League standout put his hands all over a Butler win, this time a 23-21 victory at No. 25 Youngstown State. Temple led all FCS receivers in Week 1 with 14 receptions, including five during Butler's final two scoring drives, for 167 yards and one touchdown. In between the two critical drives, he recovered the on-side kick that set up the Bulldogs' game-winning field goal.